Dominic Calvert-Lewin hints at change of Everton shirt number on Instagram

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The new season generally brings with it new shirt numbers, reflecting fresh status within a squad and perhaps hinting at which players are set for big seasons.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin became Everton’s first-choice striker by the end of last season and has worn the number nine shirt in pre-season.

Everton’s official website says that shouldn’t be taken as confirmation of his new permanent number – “any numbered kit worn by players in training or pre-season matches shouldn’t necessarily be taken as confirmation of their squad number for the upcoming Premier League season.”

But the Englishman took to Instagram to post ‘big season ahead #DCL9’, which is a very strong hint that he is all set to be the latest incumbent of the famous shirt.

And his England Under 21 team-mates, £70 million-rated (Evening Standard) Leicester ace James Maddison and Tottenham defender Kyle Walker-Peters responded to his excited post, full of enthusiasm.

As did new Sheffield United record signing Oli McBurnie, who will join Calvert-Lewin in the Premier League after completing his move which Yahoo Sport report was worth £20 million.

The number nine shirt is an important one at Goodison Park, and while there are concerns over Calvert-Lewin’s ability to find the net on a regular basis – which may be why Moise Kean has been signed – he does have potential.

Now it’s time for him to start showing it, becoming a reliable goalscorer for a side with huge ambitious.